Wanganui business awards launch

Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Tough Kid

Te Pati Māori protest in Whanganui in photos

The hikoi in Whanganui walked along Victoria Ave and then descended on Pākaitore.

Whanganui ANZAC day service

Approximately 1500 people were at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre for the service in overcast, mild weather. Photo / Bevan Conley

Plumber Dan's Soap Box Derby

Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend finished with a high-speed thrill, as daring racers took on the Drews Ave hill in homemade carts.

I am new to this: Pro Wrestling

Summer Series. I am new to this. Whanganui Chronicle reporter Finn Williams takes on River City Pro Wrestling.

I am new to this: Singing

Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Michael Tweed has a go at learning to sing.

I am new to this: Bricklaying

Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley.

I am new to this: Fire fighting

Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Eva de Jong spends a morning with the local fire brigade.

Te Pāti Māori mass protest in Whanganui

Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Photos / Bevan Conley

Whanganui's Tough Kids

Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Tough Kid, Tough Teen & Quiet Hour. Photos / Bevan Conley

Johnstone and Co building on Taupō Quay.

Three luxury apartments are now available through Air Bnb on Taupō Quay. Photos / Bevan Conley

ANZAC Day Whanganui 2023

Dawn service in Whanganui for 2023 at Whanganui's Memorial Hall, then the ANZAC Day service at Pakaraka and the 28th Maori Battalion Anzac Day service at Whanganui's Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens.

Exercise Baghlan

An NZ army platoon assaults an enemy postion on an overlooking hill to their base camp at Whanganui's Landguard Bluff. It involves Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and Royal New Zealand Armoured Core officers and non-commissioned officers.

Aquifer 182 Hīkoi

A glimpse into what went down in Whanganui today.

Teacher’s strike: Strikers gather in Whanganui

Images of teachers' strike in Whanganui.

Relay for Life 2023

Relay for Life in Whanganui for 2023 at Cooks Garden

Whanganui's St Anthony's school medieval fayre

The St Anthony's School medieval fayre is a popular annual event. It began as a school gala in 2012, slowly growing in size and scope over the years. In 2019 it morphed into the medieval fayre as it is today. This year's event took place on February 18.

Whanganui heritage draws the crowds

It was a weekend of activity and Whanganui basked in the sunshine and glory of its heritage.

Plumber Dan Soap Box Derby

Kart drivers trundle down Drews Ave at Plumber Dan's Soap Box Derby

From the cutting room floor

Whanganui Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley shares a selection of his images that were never published or were taken on the way to a photo job and were “just an interesting photo”.

The mysterious Charles Mackay – a sleuth’s story

Rugby Senior Dev 1 Final

Rugby: Senior Div 1 Celtic vs Ruapehu Cook Gardens. Celtic 44 vs Ruapehu 25. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

Rugby Premier Final

Rugby: Premier Final Taihape vs Border at Cook Gardens. Border 16 vs Taihape 15. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

The empty streets of Whanganui

Whanganui's deserted streets due to a three day Level 4 lockdown. Photos / Bevan Conley

2025 King's Birthday Honours List

Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald

Bitumen on Desert Rd detour sticking to vehicle tyres

Crews are working to remedy a bitumen spill on the Desert Rd detour between Turangi and National Park with reports of the black, sticky substance sticking to vehicle tyres.

Morris Dancing in Whanganui

Morris dancers performing by the Riverboat Centre in Whanganui. Video / Steve Carle

Amdram Whanganui presents Oliver!

Graham Dack - president of Amdram Whanganui and director of "Oliver!" performed at the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Video / Steve Carle